Which of the Following Statements About Living Arrangements of Older

question 114

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about living arrangements of older adults is true?

• A) More than two-thirds of women 75 years and older live alone.
• B) The older people become, the greater their likelihood of living alone.
• C) Less than half of older adults live with family members.
• D) Almost half of older adults are residents in institutions, such as hospitals, mental hospitals, and nursing homes.

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